Labor Market

A UNAH economist warns that termination of Temporary Protected Status for approximately 50,000 Hondurans in the US could result in a gradual decline in remittances, potentially totaling $200 million annually if affected migrants lose formal employment and income capacity.

A northern-zone union leader cited over 1.5 million unemployed Hondurans, noting that older workers displaced by maquiladora closures face age discrimination and limited rehiring prospects despite government job-creation promises.

The head of the Cortés Chamber of Commerce called for stronger vocational and technical training to match Honduras's labor-market needs, ahead of a July 17 Employability Summit bringing together private companies, schools, and government officials.

A World Bank report shows digital employment and remote work are growing in Central America but remain limited outside Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, held back by poor connectivity, lack of devices, and weak digital skills in most countries.

At a job fair in Tegucigalpa, older workers reported facing age discrimination despite their experience and credentials, while hundreds of applicants across all demographics struggle with high unemployment and a shortage of formal-sector positions.